PC CrossCode

didclode1981 · March 5, 2019

CrossCode is an action role-playing video game developed by Radical Fish Games and published by Deck13. The game's development began in 2012, and was later introduced as a crowdfunded project on Indiegogo in early 2015. Following a three-year long early access beta phase, CrossCode was released for Linux, macOS, and Windows in September 2018, and will be released for the Nintendo Switch sometime in 2019. It received generally positive reviews from critics.

Synopsis

CrossCode is a retro-inspired 2D action role-playing video game set in the distant future, combining 16-bit Super NES-style graphics with smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story. Players control a mute character named Lea as she plays a fictional MMORPG known as CrossWorlds.

Development and release

CrossCode is an action role-playing video game developed by Radical Fish Games and published by Deck13. Development of the game began in 2012. It was later introduced added as a Indiegogo crowdfunded project in February 2015, being released as an early access title on Steam for Linux, macOS, and Windows later that year.[1] It officially released out of early access on September 20, 2018. In January 2019, an enhanced version of the game for the Nintendo Switch was announced, set for release sometime later in 2019.

The soundtrack was composed by Deniz Akbulut, with an official soundtrack being released on September 6, 2018.

Reception

CrossCode received "generally favorable reviews", according to review aggregator Metacritic.

Awards

The game was nominated for "Most Fulfilling Community-Funded Game" at the SXSW Gaming Awards.